Video: F/A-18 high speed maneuvers

Ever wished you could fly a fighter jet? Watch this five minute video for a taste of what it's like. You'll ride along for a catapult shot off an aircraft carrier, some high speed formation flying, a few low level passes and finally a landing back on the carrier. Do not try this in your Cessna.

Flight maneuver spotlight: forward slips

This week's flight maneuver spotlight focuses on the forward slip, a procedure you can use to increase the descent rate during the landing approach without increasing airspeed.

Video: fun flying in the AirCam

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It's one of the most distinctive airplanes ever built, and also one of the most fun. In this week's video, you'll ride along as the AirCam flies across some of the most beautiful places on earth, from remote jungles to quiet lakes.

Faro offers two new headsets perfect for student pilots

There have never been better options for premium aviation headsets, as companies like Bose, Lightspeed, David Clark and AKG battle to make the quietest, most comfortable headset on the market. The only problem is that most of these headsets cost $800 or even $1000. For pilots looking to spend less, there's an exciting new option from Faro.

Video tip: maintaining your flight currency

After the checkride, you must maintain a certain level of flying activity to stay current in the eyes of the FAA. All pilots must meet with a CFI every 24 calendar months to complete a Flight Review, but there are also additional currency requirements you must meet when you want to bring passengers along with you. This week's tip explains the FARs related to pilot currency in plain English, including when you need to log your flight time.
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5 ways to give a terrible intro flight

One of the great traditions in aviation is, soon after you earn your pilot's license, to take a friend or family member up for a flight. It's a fun way to exercise your pilot-in-command privileges, gain confidence and introduce someone new to aviation. Such a flight should definitely be on your to-do list, but it should also be carefully planned.

Video: ILS to minimums in a Citation

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Some pilots think flying aerobatics or gliders is the most fun you can have with a pilot certificate. But for others, nothing beats the rush of a well-flown instrument approach to minimums. In this week's video, you'll fly left seat in a Citation CJ1+ jet on an ILS approach all the way to minimums.

What’s new in Sporty’s 2017 Learn to Fly Course

Sporty's popular home study courses have helped over 50,000 pilots learn to fly or add a rating. One reason they're so popular is that they are continually updated and improved. The Sporty’s Academy team recently released the latest version of their Learn to Fly Course, with a host of new features for 2017.

Video: formation aerobatics at sunset

Flying aerobatics is fun; flying in formation with other airplanes is fun; flying at sunset is fun. Put all three together and you've got one spectacular flight. That's what you get to experience in this video, as you ride along with the famous AeroShell team as they fly their AT-6 formation demo at the Sun 'n Fun Fly-in.

Was this really the day?

  When I accomplished my solo, the wind was a direct crosswind…